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PURPOSE FOUNDATION

ISLAND PARK, NY · EIN 273106760 · Form 990 · FY2023 · NTEE B99 · Education · Medium ($1M-$10M)
revenue
$4.3M
expenses
$4.9M
net assets
$374K
employees
2
program ratio
96%
mission · from form 990

THE PURPOSE FOUNDATION EXISTS TO SUPPORT SOCIAL IMPACT CAMPAIGNS AND ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH EDUCATIONAL, PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT, AND AWARENESS EFFORTS.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Purpose Foundation supports social impact campaigns and organizations through educational, public engagement, and awareness initiatives. It funds and operates programs focused on equity in family structures, global health communications during crises, climate action within Islamic communities, and reproductive health dignity. The organization also invests in AI-driven decision tools for social impact through its Impact Observatory program.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $92K
    FAMILY STORY WORKS TO ADDRESS AND DISMANTLE FAMILY PRIVILEGE IN AMERICA BY CONDUCTING CUTTING-EDGE RESEARCH TO EXPOSE THE WAYS FAMILY PRIVILEGE CAUSES HARM AND CREATE CULTURAL AND POLITICAL STRATEGIES TO ADVANCE EQUITY FOR ALL TYPES OF FAMILIES.
  2. #2 $485K
    MOBILISE STRATEGIC AUDIENCE GROUPS, THROUGH THE ISLAMIC CLIMATE MOVEMENT AS A HUB, TO DEMAND POLITICAL ACTION FOR CLIMATE SOLUTIONS, ESTABLISH A STRONG ISLAMIC CLIMATE MOVEMENT BY BRINGING TOGETHER ORGANIZATIONS AT THE INTERSECTION OF ISLAM AND CLIMATE IN A COLLABORATION AND DEMONSTRATE THE FEASIBILITY OF ISLAMIC CLIMATE SOLUTIONS IN ORDER TO ATTRACT MORE RESOURCES FOR THE MOVEMENT AND ITS INITIATIVES.
named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Family Story
Conducts research and develops cultural and political strategies to dismantle family privilege and advance equity for all family types in America.
Impact Observatory
Provides AI-powered tools, algorithms, data, and software to empower decision-makers in social impact sectors.
Islamic Climate Movement
Mobilizes Islamic organizations and communities to demand political action on climate change and demonstrate the feasibility of Islamic climate solutions.
Reproductive Health Campaign
Develops and tests communication campaigns to increase demand for respect and dignity for women seeking sexual and reproductive health care.
UN COVID-19 Communications Response Initiative
Strengthens global communications infrastructure to deliver life-saving, contextually relevant information to hard-to-reach populations during the pandemic, focusing on vaccine hesitancy.
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Gender Equity Research and Advocacy 1 activity
    • Conducting research on family privilege and equity for diverse family types
      Conducts research on family privilege and develops cultural and political strategies to advance equity for diverse family types, including testing applications through engagement with thought leaders and communities.
  • Reproductive Health Advocacy & Education 1 activity
    • Developing and testing communication campaigns for sexual and reproductive health dignity
      Developed and tested a communication campaign aimed at increasing public demand for respect and dignity for women accessing sexual and reproductive health care.
  • Climate Change Public Awareness & Advocacy 1 activity
    • Funding and mobilizing faith-based climate action through the Islamic Climate Movement
      Mobilizes strategic audience groups via the Islamic Climate Movement to demand political action on climate, builds collaboration among Islam-and-climate organizations, and demonstrates feasibility of faith-based climate solutions.
  • Impact Investing Knowledge & Technology Platforms 1 activity
    • Providing AI-powered decision-making tools
      Provides AI technology tools—including algorithms, data, and software—to empower decision makers in operational and strategic contexts.
  • Medical Research & Education Dissemination 1 activity
    • Strengthening global communications during public health crises
      Strengthens global communications infrastructure to deliver life-saving, contextually relevant content addressing vaccine hesitancy during the evolving COVID-19 pandemic, including through a digital rapid response hub for real-time communication during global health, economic, and social crises.
financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$4.33M
Contributions & grants$4.23M98%
Program service revenue$89K2%
Investment income$9K0%
Other revenue$-147
expenses
Total expenses$4.93M
Program expenses96%
Admin / overhead4%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$247K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$587K
Cash$584K
Investments$0
Liabilities$212K
Net assets$374K
Liquid reserves1.4 mo
4 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue -60.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

paid leadership · 5
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
NICOLE RODGERS FOUNDER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, FAMILY STORY 40 $125K
ETHAN FLETCHER SECRETARY 1 $38K
DANIEL BARASCH PRESIDENT 1 $25K
GALIT GUN VICE PRESIDENT 1 $25K
THOMAS GENSEMER END 0623 TREASURER 1 $13K
board members · 1
  • CHRISTINA PENA-BROWER — TREASURER
relationships · 2

Who they work with

  • Islamic Climate Movement Partner — Serves as a hub for mobilizing strategic audiences and building organizational collaboration at the intersection of Islam and climate action.
  • United Nations Partner — Collaborated on the UN COVID-19 Communications Response Initiative to strengthen global communications during the pandemic.
strategies · 2

How they approach the work

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